David Moyes, Everton manager, has expressed his pride over a "much better" second half display from his team in their 1-1 Premier League draw with Leeds at Goodison Park.
The match had been heading in the wrong direction for the Toffees, who were behind at halftime, but Moyes' men showed great resilience and determination to equalize through French forward Thierno Barry.
"It was a much better second half from our point of view," Moyes stated. "We needed to be more clinical in front of goal in the first half, but we took it to them after halftime."
Barry's goal came in the 62nd minute, sparking wild celebrations among the Everton faithful, and for many, it was a much-needed boost to their team's morale.
While the draw may not have been what they were hoping for, Moyes believes that his team has made progress since his appointment as manager. "We're still learning and improving," he said. "We've got some good young players in the squad, and I'm pleased with the way we're coming together."
The result was met with a resounding applause from the crowd, who had been on edge throughout much of the match.
Leeds, meanwhile, will be left feeling frustrated after having their chances squandered by Everton's resolute defense. "We should have taken more of our chances," said Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa. "But we're not discouraged by this result. We'll keep working and trying to achieve our goals."
Despite the draw, Everton are still in contention for a top-seven finish, with Moyes confident that his team has what it takes to make a push for European qualification.
As for Barry, the French forward's goal will be remembered as a turning point in the match. For him, it was also a chance to prove himself on the biggest stage of all – and he took it to heart.
The match had been heading in the wrong direction for the Toffees, who were behind at halftime, but Moyes' men showed great resilience and determination to equalize through French forward Thierno Barry.
"It was a much better second half from our point of view," Moyes stated. "We needed to be more clinical in front of goal in the first half, but we took it to them after halftime."
Barry's goal came in the 62nd minute, sparking wild celebrations among the Everton faithful, and for many, it was a much-needed boost to their team's morale.
While the draw may not have been what they were hoping for, Moyes believes that his team has made progress since his appointment as manager. "We're still learning and improving," he said. "We've got some good young players in the squad, and I'm pleased with the way we're coming together."
The result was met with a resounding applause from the crowd, who had been on edge throughout much of the match.
Leeds, meanwhile, will be left feeling frustrated after having their chances squandered by Everton's resolute defense. "We should have taken more of our chances," said Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa. "But we're not discouraged by this result. We'll keep working and trying to achieve our goals."
Despite the draw, Everton are still in contention for a top-seven finish, with Moyes confident that his team has what it takes to make a push for European qualification.
As for Barry, the French forward's goal will be remembered as a turning point in the match. For him, it was also a chance to prove himself on the biggest stage of all – and he took it to heart.
everton played good 2nd half but that 1 goal was all they needed 2 win, espescially wen u consider leeds wasted loads of chances 
bielsa shud b ashamed 
anyway i think moyes is right about tht team progress tho 
we c how he's tryna gel the squad 2gthr 
and thierno barry is defo a bright spot 
! He came off the bench and just took over the match 
! I love how Everton's squad is starting to gel, Moyes really knows what he's doing 
. Still, Bielsa's got nothing to be disappointed about, he's still working hard to get his team there 
! The Toffees might not have gotten the win, but that draw is all they need right now 
... and that goal from Barry is gonna give them a confidence boost for sure 
!
. still, can't deny the goal was sweet 
. Bielsa on the other hand seems like a real class act for calling out his own team for squandering chances 
! I mean, they were getting roasted at halftime but Moyes' team came out swinging in the second 45 and just wore Leeds down. Thierno Barry's goal was a beauty 
and I can see why it got everyone so hyped. It's all about momentum and confidence, you know? Everton's been through some tough times lately, but this draw shows they're not gonna give up. And let's be real, that French forward is like a dark horse 
- who knew he had it in him? 
. It feels like every match is a rollercoaster ride of emotions 
. But for real though, Thierno Barry is like a superhero... how did he even score that goal? 
I mean, 62nd minute is pretty late, but I guess that's football now, right? 
. It's not like they didn't create any scoring opportunities... but I guess that's just how it goes sometimes 
.
. Maybe one day he'll be playing at Old Trafford and we can all say "I knew him when"... 
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it's goin 2 b a wild ride at goodison park this season, for sure 
. It's good to know that there are people like him who really believe in their team, even when things aren't going so well. I'm definitely keeping an eye on Everton now... 
I've been watching him play for like, ever, and I finally get to see him break through in a big game 
️! Now I'm even more convinced that Everton's gonna make some noise this season 
. And yeah, the draw might not be what everyone was hoping for, but I think Everton's made some real progress since Moyes took over. They're still learning, but it's clear they're headed in the right direction.